Hydrotherapeutical device



May 1, 1928. v 1,668,506

E. HAVARD HYDRO'I'HERAPEUTICAL DEVICE Filed Feb. 10. 1927 Patented May 1, 1928.

PATENT OFFICE.

EUGENE HAVARD, OF PARIS, FRANCE.

HYDBOTHERAPEUTICAL DEVICE;

Application filed February 10, 1927, Serial No. 167,269, and in France February 10, 1926.

The object of the present invention is to provide a hydro-therapeutical apparatus for preventing the formation of wrinkles in the lower part of the face as well as removing 6 them. My apparatus permits the bathing of the treated part with a continuous flowing stream of suitable liquid acting in a close space on thin plates.

In general 7 the invention comprises a masque embracing the chin and neck within which is disposed a perforated box. This box is connected to the source of liquid to be used which may be led to the box under the desired pressure and temjiierature. This liquid is projected in fine streams into the closed space between the masque and the treated part. The liquid leaves the masque by an opening provided in the front lower portion of the masque so that the waste liquid falls well in front the patient.

In the accompanying drawing which forms part of this specification.

Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the device,

Fig. 2 is a front elevation of the device,

Fig. 3 is a section along the line 33 in Fig. 1, and

Fig. 4 is a view of the apparatus attached ready for use.

Referring to the drawing, the masque 1 is of a form to fit the neck and chin. In the upper part of the masque is disposed a compartment 8, the bottom of which is furnished with a tube 4 to which the liquid is led by means of afiexible tube 5. The cover 7 of the box is provided with perforations 8. Also in the lower portion of the masque and in front of compartment 3. an outlet 9 is provided which is furnished with a plate 10 for directing the waste liquid.

The example illustrated in this specification and drawing is to be taken as illustrative and not limiting as many modifications might be made without departing from the scope of the invention set forth in the appended claims. For example the perforations might take the form of thin slits and the liquid might be brought to the masque by other appropriate means.

Having described my invention, what I claim is:

I. In a device for treating the skin of a patient, consisting in a mask shaped to snugly fit the lower jaw, chin and front of the neck under the lower jaw to readilycontact with the portion to be treated, a receptable in the lower corner of the mask shaped to fit the front of the neck below the lower jaw, means for introducing a treating liquid into the receptacle, one wall of the receptacle'being perforated to permit the treating liquid to flow between the mask and the skin of the patient, said mask in front of the receptacle being formed with. a drain opening for the escape of the treating liquid.

2. In a device for treating the skin of a patient, a mask shaped tosnugly fit the lower jaw, chin and front of the neck under the lower jaw to readily contact with the skin of the patient at the part to be treated, a re ceptacle in the lower corner of the mask adapted to fit the front of the neck below the lower jaw, one wall of the receptacle being formed by the mask, the opposite wall of the receptacle being perforated, and means for introducing a treating liquid into the receptacle to cause the same to flow through the perforated wall and find its way between the mask and the skin of the patient, said mask in front of the receptacle being formed with a drain opening for the escape of the treating liquid.

3. A mask shaped to snugly fit the chin and neck of a user to dispose the mask in substantial contact. with the skin at such points, a receptacle arranged inwardlyiof the :mask formed in. part by the mask and hav ing a perforated wall, means whereby a treat ing liquid may be introduced into the recep tacle and caused to flow through the perforated wall, the substantial contact between the mask and skin serving to direct said treating liquid into contact with the skin throughout the portion covered by the mask, said mask being formed with a drain opening for the escape of the liquid, and a plate to direct the escaping liquid away from the mask.

EUGENE HAVARD. 

